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Layout - Jedi Academy (Open to Canadian Citizens & PR only)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Design
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • Vancouver

AI generated summary

  • You must be a Canadian citizen or PR, recent graduate or have 2 years’ CG experience, skilled in layout techniques, familiar with Maya, PFTrack, Nuke; coding knowledge is a plus.
  • You will produce shot work, replicate projects, meet deadlines, develop professional habits, and learn about the company’s culture and history while collaborating with the team.

Requirements

  • - You must be a Canadian Citizen or hold Canadian Permanent Resident status
  • - You will have graduated from a relevant course within the last 12 months or have up to two years of CG industry experience
  • - Demonstrated ability in one or more CG techniques relevant to the layout discipline e.g. camera tracking, object and character matchanimating, animation, and/or motion capture cleanup
  • - Understanding of photography and the effects of different lenses used in a variety of scenarios
  • - Strong personal work that represents artist skills and interest in VFX
  • - Strong teamwork, excellent communication and interdisciplinary thinking
  • - Interest in and ability to quickly pick up new software
  • - Entry-level knowledge in some or all of the following software packages: Maya, PFTrack, 3dEqualizer and Nuke. Comparable software experience considered.
  • - Knowledge of Linux a plus
  • - Coding/Scripting knowledge (Python, Mel) a plus

Responsibilities

  • Produce high quality entry-level shot work for camera tracking, character matching (matchanim), solving lens distortion, creative camera work and deformation matching of surfaces
  • Replicate completed projects’ shots to learn about Layout’s all encompassing skills sets
  • Complete work within the timeframe bid
  • Strengthen professional habits, including best practices for presenting work in dailies, working as a team, and communicating effectively
  • Gain knowledge and appreciation of ILM’s culture and history

FAQs

What is the duration of the Jedi Academy placement?

The Jedi Academy role is a paid 6-week placement beginning on November 12th, 2024.

Is this position open to international applicants?

No, this position is only open to Canadian Citizens and Canadian Permanent Residents.

What are the working hours for this role?

The role requires full-time work of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 6 pm.

Will relocation assistance be provided?

No, we do not provide assistance for relocation, housing, transportation, or work authorization for the Jedi Academy.

What type of candidates are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates who have graduated from a relevant course within the last 12 months or have up to two years of CG industry experience.

What software knowledge is required for this position?

Entry-level knowledge in software packages such as Maya, PFTrack, 3dEqualizer, and Nuke is required, along with the ability to quickly pick up new software.

Is this position paid?

Yes, this position is paid at a rate of C$25.14 per hour.

What benefits are provided with this role?

Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Is experience in a specific discipline required?

Yes, demonstrated ability in one or more CG techniques relevant to the layout discipline, such as camera tracking or character matchanimating, is required.

Will there be training and mentorship provided?

Yes, successful applicants will undergo training and mentorship in a fast-paced and highly collaborative production environment.

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